Google CEO Sundar Pichai has said the company has worked out a new comprehensive policy to address diversity and sexual harassment that became a great concern of Google employees.


Google CEO unveils new policy to address sexual harassment at workplace


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As Kerala struggles to normalcy post devastating flood that took scores of lives and led to loss of habitat worth around Rs 40,000 crore, a documentary titled 'Kerala Floods - The Human Story' has attempted to incorporate the lives of people during the tumultuous time.


Documentary captures indomitable spirit of 'God's Own Country'


Several hundred historic photographs of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to mid and late 1800s -- just a few decades after the first photograph is said to have been clicked -- will go under the hammer at a Sotheby's London auction here on November 13.


Photographs from 19th century India to feature at Sotheby's auction


Himachal Pradesh's centuries-old Lavi fair, synonymous with trade in traditional items like woollens and dry fruits, will be held in Rampur town, about 130 kms from here, from November 11-14, organisers said on Thursday.


Himachal's centuries-old Lavi fair to begin on Nov 11


Rome, Nov 8 (IANS/AKI) Hunger, malnutrition, lack of micronutrients, overweight and obesity have greater impact on people with lower income, women, indigenous people, Afro-descendants and rural families in Latin America and the Caribbean, a new UN report has said.


Inequality worsens hunger, malnutrition in Latin America, Caribbean


Rome, Nov 7 (IANS/AKI) Italy's top diplomat Enzo Moavero Milanesi and his staff are fully committed to helping a Christian woman, Asia Bibi -- amid fears for her safety in Pakistan following her acquittal of blasphemy after eight years on death row -- the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.


Italy committed to helping Asia Bibi: Foreign Ministry


A Pakistan-China luxury bus service has been launched from Lahore to the city of Kashgar in China's Xinjiang province.


Pakistan-China luxury bus service embarks on maiden trip


Assam on Monday paid rich tributes to music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his seventh death anniversary.


Assam pays rich tributes to Bhupen Hazarika


The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday advised locals and tourists not to travel towards the higher reaches owing to snowfall.


Himachal advises against travelling to higher reaches


A Chinese couple who stole a diamond worth 300,000 dirhams (about $81,000) from a shop here and then fled the UAE were arrested within 20 hours from an Indian airport, authorities said.


Chinese couple steal diamond in Dubai, held in India


The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) on Sunday launched a "smart" initiative wherein it will distribute quick response-enabled smiley fridge magnets to its consumers to facilitate digital payment of utility bills.


NDMC launches QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment of bills


A set of twin British-era cannons each weighing 22-tonne, was found in Maharashtra Raj Bhavan, an official said on Saturday.


Gigantic British-era cannons found in Maharashtra Raj Bhavan


Actress Huma Qureshi thinks it is brave of women to come out and talk about their #MeToo stories, saying the movement will bring positive change in the country. However, she also urges people to "listen to the victims".


We must listen to the victims: Huma Qureshi on #MeToo


Avni, a five-year old alleged man-eater tigress who had created terror in Maharshtra's Vidarbha forests, was shot dead on Saturday in Yavatmal district.


Maharashtra's man-eater tigress shot dead


The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revealed that 486 million people remain undernourished in Asia-Pacific, and little had changed from the past two years.


486 mn undernourished in Asia-Pacific: UN


In a bid to bring together India's art community digitally, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) launched a web portal -- So'Ham -- here on Friday.


NGMA launches web portal So'Ham for art community


Does your kid idolize superheroes that wield special powers to protect the public from villains? According to a new research, despite positive themes the "good guys" in superhero films engage in more violent acts, on average, than the villains.


'Good guys' in superhero films more violent than villains


At least 12 people die daily in road accidents in Punjab, a book on road safety scenario of te state has revealed.


12 people die in road accidents in Punjab daily


For around six decades he has been mesmerising both adults and teenagers with his vivid and varied characterisation, gripping plots, and impeccable story telling. A deep love of humanity and humane values, wit and humour are the hallmarks of his short stories and novels, where those in teens love to get lost in a world of fantasy and funny ghosts and the equally lovable good and bad people. On Friday Mukhopadhyay turned 84.


Technology, social media have opened new horizons in literature: Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay (IANS Interview)(Lead)


He will be remembered for starting #MeToo movement in the Indian fashion industry and giving voice to those who remained quiet all these years.


#MeToo: Time to get over guilt, shame and address the issue: Model Kawaljit Singh


For around six decades he has been mesmerising both adults and teenagers with his vivid and varied characterisation, gripping plots, and impeccable story telling. A deep love of humanity and humane values, wit and humour are the hallmarks of his short stories and novels, where those in teens love to get lost in a world of fantasy and funny ghosts and the equally lovable good and bad people.

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